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A very human being: Sister Marie Simone Roach, 1922-2016.
Michael J Villeneuve1, Verena Tschudin2, Janet Storch3
1Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Nursing Inquiry
|October 30, 2016
Summary
Sister Marie Simone Roach pioneered nursing ethics, developing the influential Six Cs of Caring model and shaping Canada's nursing code of ethics. Her legacy continues to impact global nursing and healthcare practices.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Healthcare Philosophy
- Professional Practice Standards
Background:
- Sister Marie Simone Roach's extensive work in care, caring, and nursing ethics.
- Her development of the globally recognized Six Cs of Caring model.
- Her foundational role in establishing the Canadian Nurses Association's first code of ethics.
Discussion:
- Reflections from four global scholars on Sr. Simone's impact on nursing and healthcare.
- Analysis of the enduring theoretical and practical contributions of her work.
- Connecting her ethical frameworks to contemporary nursing challenges.
Key Insights:
- Sr. Simone's Six Cs of Caring model remains central to nursing theory and practice.
- Her leadership in developing ethical guidelines has had a lasting influence on Canadian nursing.
- Her scholarly approach advanced the discourse on caring in healthcare.
Outlook:
- The continued relevance of Sr. Simone's ethical principles for future nursing practice.
- Integrating her legacy into advanced nursing education and healthcare policy.
- Sustaining the focus on compassionate and ethical care in evolving healthcare systems.
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